FM 51 over Duck Creek
GoodCooke County, Texas · 0.4 MI NE of FM 922 · Structure no. 030490031201004
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,723
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 51 over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 51 over Duck Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 86 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,723 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,812 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 51 over Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is FM 51 over Duck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does FM 51 over Duck Creek carry?
About 2,723 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 51 over Duck Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 51 over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.